forum Naruto Fanfic Thing (Because No One Wanted To Join A Roleplay)
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Prologue

"Kusō!" At the sound of the Hokage's summon I materialized, kneeling on the floor in front of her desk. "Please, stand. And take off your mask—It won't be necessary. I'm assigning you a mission that requires your skills as a jōnin; not a member of the Anbu."

I obliged, pulling away my mask and standing.

"I'll get right to the point—Your mission is to undertake the training of a squad of three genin."

What? The hand holding my mask twitched involuntarily, and I fought back a grimace. Of all the missions she could've given me…

"Lady Hokage… if I may speak freely?"

Tsunade's eyes narrowed and she folded her hands. "Permission granted."

I nodded my thanks. "It's no secret that you don't hold me in the highest of regards. Which is understandable, considering the past I come from. Therefore, I must ask: Why entrust me with the training of the younger generation? What do these genin have to gain by learning from me?"

The Hokage raised an eyebrow, then leaned back in her chair with a sigh. "Believe me, it's not an ideal circumstance for either of us. Unfortunately, the village needs new shinobi, and we're running low on jōnin to train those who have graduated from the academy. As for what they can gain learning from you, I believe that's up to you, is it not?"

I closed my eyes in thought.

"You're not thinking of refusing me, are you, Hisoka Yakushi?" she asked coyly.

At the use of my full name, my eyes snapped open. With a reluctant sigh, I replied, "Of course not, Lady Hokage."

"Good. Your team is waiting for you at the academy. I would hurry, if I were you—Don't want to be late." She flipped over some cards that had been lying face down on her desk, revealing the faces and names of the genin I would be responsible for.

"Very well. Thank you, Lady Hokage." I bowed before vanishing, racing over the rooftops to reach my home and stash my Anbu uniform. Akira Kurama, Hideo Inuzuka and Ryou Rinha… interesting choices.